At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.
Job Description
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support a secure, global DoD communications network. The role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure supporting office automation, collaboration, voice, and video services within a classified, distributed environment. The engineer will document configurations, management tools, and operational procedures to ensure performance, security, and mission continuity.
Duties
- Review and assess the existing WAN, MAN, and LAN network architecture; design modernized solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and security
- Recommend and implement best practices such as SDN, intent-based networking, and segmentation protocols to align with enterprise and mission requirements
- Design and specify telecommunications circuits, routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise-level connectivity and resilience
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code deliverables and service catalog items to automate provisioning and configuration management
- Create and maintain detailed network architecture documentation, schematics, and technical artifacts in alignment with evolving standards and capacity needs
- Evaluate emerging communications technologies, conduct cost-benefit analyses and testing, and provide recommendations for upgrades, enhancements, and integration
Qualifications
Required education and experience:
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- TS/SCI level clearance is required
- Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience with proven expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications equipment
- Information Assurance Certifications consistent with DoD 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security X)
- Professional certifications in Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), VMware (VCP), and/or ITIL are highly desired; experience with Cisco SecureX is strongly preferred
Required Clearance
- TS/SCI
Working Environment
- Onsite
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Dobbs Defense Solutions complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to nondiscrimination and fair employment practices. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accordance with applicable laws and company policies to ensure professionalism, integrity, and accountability in every aspect of our workforce.
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What We Do
We work with government and commercial customers to develop enterprise IT, cyber, and analytics solutions. We are committed to supporting our customers’ missions. Our focus is to invest in an experienced workforce that delivers premier solutions to meet customers’ business and technical requirements.
Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company is registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), and SDVOSB status has been validated by the VA. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with a portfolio of Department of Defense (DoD) clients that are centered on information technology, and cybersecurity programs.
Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is an 8(a) certified Minority Owned Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small business (EDWOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and SDVOSB.
Our executives and employees have more than 35 years of proven experience in information technology (IT), cybersecurity, business intelligence (BI), and project/program management (PM). D2S focuses on delivering IT, BI, cybersecurity, and PM capabilities by employing professional services with exceptional results.
